ciliotomy

/sɪˌlaɪɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical incision into the wall of the bladder to relieve obstruction of the ureter.

“The doctor performed a ciliotomy to remove the blockage in the patient’s ureter.”

Synonyms

  • bladder incision
  • ureterotomy

Antonyms

  • ureteral dilation